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Evidence-Based Diagnostic Audiology: Enhancing Efficiency and Effectiveness with Value Added Tests

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1.  Which of the following is NOT a feature of a value-added test? Combines sensitivity and specificity to auditory dysfunction Duplicates findings for other tests Contributes to accurate diagnosis of hearing loss Contributes to effective intervention for hearing loss

2.  Which of the following is a behavioral test that may not add value to the diagnostic process? Speech reception threshold (SRT) OAEs Acoustic reflexes Tympanometry

3.  Which of the following statements is generally true for a value-added test? Information obtained is not available from other tests Test is more complex and costly Test usually requires longer time to administer Test was developed prior to 1960

4.  Which of the following traditional procedures is not always a value-added test? Tympanometry OAEs Acoustic reflexes Bone conduction pure tone audiometry

5.  Which one of the following is a behavioral audiological technique that may meet the definition of a value-added test? Tympanometry Automated audiometry Tuning fork test Otoscopy

6.  Which one of the following statements is true for a value-added test? Used by all audiologists Cannot be performed with a computer Is not approved by the FDA Information leads to better patient outcome

7.  Which one of the following is an objective audiological technique that may meet the definition of a value-added test? Speech reception threshold Bone conduction pure tone audiometry Automated pure tone audiometry Otoacoustic emissions

8.  Which one of the following statements is true for a value-added test battery? It is efficient and effective It is costly and time consuming It is traditional It can be applied only in older patients

9.  Which of the following is NOT true for a value-added test battery? Can only be administered in a laboratory or medical setting More effective than a traditional test battery More efficient than a traditional test battery Contributes to accurate diagnosis of hearing loss

10.  The answer to which question helps to determine whether a specific procedure is a value-added test? Is the test taught in year 1 of a Doctor of Audiology program? Are there multiple CPT codes for the test? Is the test equipment approved by the FDA? Does the test contribute to decisions about intervention and better patient outcome?